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Status
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Buy-in
NT$120,000
~USD 3,992 -
Date
01 Sep 2025
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Start Time
12:00 pm
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Registration Ends
Start of Level 13 (~1:35 pm)
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Starting Stack
250,000
| Total Buy-in | NT$120,000 |
|---|---|
| Prize Pool | NT$108,000 |
| Entry Fee | NT$12,000 |
PROMO: 50% CASH BACK:
- The first 16 players to collect their starting stack and put their chips into play before the first hand is dealt will receive 50% cash back on the tournament fee.
- Note: Event must start on time for the promo to apply.
LEVELS:
- Levels will be 40 minutes for the duration of the tournament.
- Day 1 will play down until the end of level 10.
- Day 2 will play down until a winner is determined.
RE-ENTRY:
- Unlimited re-entry is allowed before the close of registration.
PAYOUTS:
- Approximately one in seven entries (15%) will be in the money.
SHOT CLOCKS & TIME BANKS:
- Shot Clocks will be implemented throughout the tournament.
- Each player has 15 seconds to act on their first decision and 30 seconds on any subsequent decision.
- Players receive 4 time-extension chips worth 30 seconds each at the time of taking their seat, then 1 additional time-extension chip at the start of every odd level (3, 5, 7, 9, etc).
PACE OF PLAY:
- Players are required to make decisions within a reasonable timeframe.
- Players who are found to intentionally abuse time, deliberately stall, or purposely slow down the game’s progression will be subjected to a 5-second shot clock for all subsequent decision-making.
- In all tournaments, including shot clock tournaments, we retain the right to limit the time any player has to make a decision.
SEATING & RE-DRAWS:
- Play will be 8-handed for the duration of the tournament with a Final Table of 9 players.
- Seating re-draws will be conducted prior to the start of Day 2, and at 16 and 9 players remaining.
STAFF FEE:
- Four percent (4%) of the prize pool will be withheld to offset tournament staffing costs.
RULES:
- Tournament Director Association (TDA) rules will be used.
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY:
- A minimum of four (4) players is required for an event to commence.
- If the minimum number of participants is not met by the start of Level 5, Tournament Management reserves the right to cancel the event at its sole discretion. In such cases, any advertised guarantees (GTDs) shall be void.
| Lvl | Duration | Small Blind | Big Blind | Ante |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 40 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 12 | 40 Min | 5,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| 15-Minute Break | ||||
| 13 | 40 Min | 6,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| 14 | 40 Min | 8,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
| 15 | 40 Min | 10,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| 16 | 40 Min | 10,000 | 25,000 | 25,000 |
| 17 | 40 Min | 15,000 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| 18 | 40 Min | 20,000 | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| 19 | 40 Min | 25,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| 20 | 40 Min | 30,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
| 21 | 40 Min | 40,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 |
| 22 | 40 Min | 50,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 |
| 23 | 40 Min | 60,000 | 120,000 | 120,000 |
| 24 | 40 Min | 60,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 |
| 25 | 40 Min | 100,000 | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| 26 | 40 Min | 125,000 | 250,000 | 250,000 |
| 27 | 40 Min | 150,000 | 300,000 | 300,000 |
| 28 | 40 Min | 200,000 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| 29 | 40 Min | 250,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| 30 | 40 Min | 300,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 |
| 31 | 40 Min | 400,000 | 800,000 | 800,000 |
| 32 | 40 Min | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
64
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Winner
🇩🇪 Fabian Schmidt
TWD1,866,600
| Place | Name | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 🇩🇪 Fabian Schmidt | 1,866,600 |
| 2nd | 🇳🇱 Tom Verbruggen | 1,614,000 |
| 3rd | 🇮🇳 Harry Halim | 800,000 |
| 4th | 🇰🇷 Kim Youhyun | 525,000 |
| 5th | 🇭🇺 Patrik Demus | 425,000 |
| 6th | 🇦🇺 Dennis Ng | 362,000 |
| 7th | 🇰🇷 Kim Hyunsup | 312,000 |
| 8th | 🇬🇧 Li Jun | 273,000 |
| 9th | 🇰🇷 Lee Jongkwan | 242,000 |
| 10th | 🇻🇳 Tran Duc Tuan | 216,000 |
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Status
Completed
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Entries
64
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Winner
🇩🇪 Fabian Schmidt
TWD1,866,600
Germany’s Fabian Schmidt Conquers Superstar Challenge After Heads-Up Deal
The Superstar Challenge, the ultimate battleground for elite high-stakes talent, draws 64 formidable contenders into a fierce two-day showdown. After hours of calculated aggression, deep-stacked maneuvering, and relentless pressure, it is 🇩🇪 Fabian Schmidt who rises above the field to capture the title.
Schmidt seals the victory following a heads-up deal with 🇳🇱 Tom Verbruggen, locking up TWD 1,866,600 for the win. Verbruggen, who delivers another strong performance at the festival, secures TWD 1,614,000 for his runner-up finish.
From the opening hands to the final duel, the event showcases precision, patience, and world-class decision-making. In the end, Fabian Schmidt stands tallest, adding the Superstar Challenge trophy to his résumé in commanding fashion.
